Towing A Vehicle Or Trailer - Fleetwood bounder 1998 Owner's Manual

You must consider other important weight factors if you
expect to pull a trailer, tow dolly, or another vehicle behind
your motor home. These factors have limitations just like the
weight factors in this section. These factors are:
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GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating
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GTW - Gross Towed Weight
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TW - Maximum Tongue Weight
The ratings for these factors are all listed on the carrying
capacity tag usually posted on the inside of the wardrobe
door.
If you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home, there
are additional guidelines that you must follow:
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Do not use a load equalizing hitch. It could cause struc-
tural damage to the motor home frame components.
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Limit the tongue weight of the trailer or towing device
to the Maximum Towed Weight as listed on the ratings
tag. Heavier tongue weights can damage your motor
home frame and body, cause unstable driving and
handling characteristics, and will restrict your coverage
under the Ownercare Warranty.
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Do not tow a vehicle weighing more than the GTW list-
ed on the wardrobe door tag. Heavier towed loads can
cause braking problems, damage the motor home struc-
ture or drive train, cause unstable driving or handling
characteristics, and restrict your coverage under the
Ownercare warranty. Changing the trailer hitch will not
increase the tow capacity of the motor home.
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Consult the Chassis Operator's Manual, state and local
codes for the maximum unbraked towed vehicle weight.
If your towed vehicle exceeds the listed weight, then the
towed vehicle will need its own operational brakes.
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TOWING A
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NOTE
Some states and
provinces require brakes
and safety chains on
towed vehicles. Consult
the proper authorities in
the states or provinces
through which you will be
traveling.
WARNING
Do not exceed the rated
load of the motor home,
or the rated load of any
axle. Exceeding the
GVWR, GAWR or GCWR
of your motor home will
reduce your warranty
protection, can cause
undesirable handling
characteristics and may
create a safety hazard.